Federal records document 168 natural disaster events in the Ruthven, IA area (ZIP 51358). These include 58 hailstorms, 47 floods, and 45 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $42M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (58 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 32 (68%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $34.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 45 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (53%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $360.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Ruthven has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Ruthven has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ruthven was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 21, 2024), causing $10M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51358 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (47 events), blizzards (45 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ruthven, IA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $590K in property damage.
Yes, Ruthven (ZIP 51358) has 47 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Ruthven has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $360.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51358 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42M in property damage in the Ruthven, IA area (ZIP 51358). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →